Do you have questions about medical cannabis? We have answers!

Florida law defines medical marijuana as all parts of any plant of the genus Cannabis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant or its seeds or resin, including low-THC cannabis, which are dispensed from a medical marijuana treatment center for medical use by a qualified patient.

In Florida, medical marijuana is distinct from low-THC cannabis in that it can contain significant amounts of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC is the chemical compound that causes the “high” commonly associated with cannabis. Unlike low-THC cannabis, the consumption of medical marijuana can lead to potent psychoactive effects in patients.

To legally access medical cannabis a qualified patient must take the following steps:

Be a permanent or seasonal Florida resident

Be diagnosed with a qualifying medical condition by a qualified physician

Be entered into the Medical Marijuana Use Registry

Obtain a Medical Marijuana Use Registry Identification Card

Do I qualify for cannabis?

Is medical cannabis right for you?

Step 1) Qualify

A qualified physician may only order medical marijuana for a patient with a qualifying condition diagnosed by their physician, or equally debilitating condition of the same class.